pavilion
noun
a light, usually open building used for shelter, concerts, exhibits, etc., as in a park or fair.
pavilions
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pluralof pavilion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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LA28 organizers say all of those pavilions will be climate-controlled or shaded, featuring “Olympic Games-inspired décor, an L.A.-inspired food item and welcome drink, and additional food and beverages available for purchase.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Those pavilions do not include direct views of each sport.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The address kicked off the Great American State Fair, a free festival marking the semiquincentennial anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with state pavilions, military flyovers, music and patriotic displays.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Typically the Biennale is an escapist refuge where dozens of countries show off their homegrown artists in pavilions and palazzos citywide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
They walked among the pavilions, each with its banner and its armor hung outside, the silence weighing heavier with every step.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
